ANU business graduate Alexandra Martin is harnessing the power of the millennial dollar, creating her own charity donation platform aimed at engaging young people.
“I was really unhappy with donating and the current...
Subjected to hate comments, cyber bullying and hurtful private messages across social media platforms, local singer Kirrah Amosa has channelled the experience into new material.
Dropped on Friday 5 July, Nothing On Me...
Twenty-seven weeks pregnant, an emergency caesarean and the arrival of a beautiful boy 13 weeks early and weighing only 1.185kg. This was the scenario facing Tina Martinovic in May 2016 when complications...
While conditions for this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout were “bitterly cold”, St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn CEO Barnie van Wyk said the support from the community “warmed” his heart.
As at Monday...
RSPCA ACT has announced their intention to finalise a business case, named Project Home, which would see the organisation redevelop and renew their shelter site in Weston. The ACT Government on Tuesday...
Local bookworms rejoice! Lifeline Canberra’s July Bookfair will be back next month at Tuggeranong Southern Cross Stadium.
Whether you’re there to browse or are heading along with a specific title in mind, the...
A joint venture between the St Vincent de Paul Society and Sydney-based program Thread Together is delivering new clothes to Canberrans who need them most.
Thread Together Sydney and Vinnies joined forces just...
Maryanne Gore, former Chief Executive of Project Lighting, has participated in the St Vincent de Paul CEO Sleepout eight times, and says the funds raised for homelessness can help combat a “hidden...
Providing farmed animals refuge from abuse, neglect and abandonment, not-for-profit Little Oak Sanctuary is aiming to future-proof their sanctuary for “whatever Australia’s challenging climate throws our way”.
Located between Bungendore and Braidwood, Little...
Two Canberrans will be attempting the ‘great escape’ for cystic fibrosis (CF) in September, to raise funds and awareness for national organisation, Cystic Fibrosis Australia (CFA).
The Great Escape is a charity car...
A significant number of Canberrans living in low-income households are experiencing food stress, placing greater importance on the role of food assistance providers.
According to the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) report...
Canberra charity GIVIT ACT has kicked off their Winter Appeal, this year partnering with ski brand XTM Performance’s “Heat the Homeless” appeal.
“The need for warm winter items is so great here in...
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout returns to Canberra this winter, with a local fundraising goal of $700,000. The annual event sees CEOs and leaders across the country ‘sleep out’ for a night in...
The NationsHeart Christian Community Foodhut, located in Belconnen, is struggling to serve the community from their temporary facilities.
The Foodhut provides donated food to those who need it in the community, as well...
Next weekend (14 April), Glebe Park will host the Cheese for Change picnic, with Canberrans encouraged to come out in support of White Ribbon’s work to “prevent men’s violence against women”.
Inspired by...
RSPCA ACT is calling for Canberrans to become ‘guardian angels’ to one of the animals spending the holiday period in the shelter.
Each donation to the appeal will sponsor an animal of the...
While star Canberra Raiders forward Sia Soliola is consistently among the team’s best come game day, his local work within the community reveals he’s an even better bloke off field.
His latest selfless...
Born from a throwaway line at a Raiders season launch, star forward Sia Soliola will shave his impressive head of hair live on stage to raise funds for Canberra-based dance charity, Kulture...
Malcolm Leslie has dreamt of cycling across Australia since he pedalled around Europe more than 30 years ago.
On Friday 26 October, he cycled into Tathra NSW after a punishing 4,200km ride from...
The Hands Across Canberra luncheon held on Friday 26 October saw The Snow Foundation, in conjunction with Hands Across Canberra, launch their report Vital Signs Canberra 2018.
The report is a snapshot of...
Nicole Ghazag knew something was wrong when she sat down at her computer.
“I’d be sitting at my computer and all of a sudden I couldn’t type an email,” she says. “I hadn’t...
If you’re currently undertaking or planning a spring clean this year, consider donating your unwanted items to a charity that specifically needs them.
National not-for-profit organisation GIVIT is asking Canberrans to consider donating...
It’s that time of year again: time to don an apron and get baking for a good cause for the RSPCA’s annual Cupcake Day.
RSPCA Cupcake Day is an opportunity to raise funds...
Kulture Break has come a long way from its humble beginnings teaching a handful of students breakdancing in South Tuggeranong, developing into one of the ACT’s leading arts charitable community service providers...
When the Santa Speedo Shuffle takes over Lake Burley Griffin on Sunday 29 July, three-year-old Dash Dewey will have seven teams of Santas in Speedos running in his name.
Dash was diagnosed with...
